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LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Strategic Legal Practices is one of California's largest litigation firms, representing clients in consumer protection and civil litigation matters statewide in both state and federal court. Led by one of the most accomplished Lemon Law and Consumer Fraud litigators in California, our firm has helped thousands of clients against car manufacturers with an unmatched success rate. We are based in Los Angeles and practice throughout California.
Federal Litigation Attorney – Job Description
SLP is seeking a full-time associate attorney with 3–5 years of experience to join our rapidly expanding team. This role focuses on federal court litigation and requires active admission to at least one of the four California federal district courts (C.D. Cal., N.D. Cal., E.D. Cal., or S.D. Cal.). Candidates must have a solid foundation in state and federal litigation, including law and motion work and first or second chair trial experience. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Lemon Law experience is a plus.
Our Commitment to You
We offer attorneys the opportunity to litigate cases, appear in hearings, take and defend depositions, and try cases in state and federal court. We are invested in your growth and committed to making this the best place to work.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
File and litigate cases in California federal district courts in compliance with the FRCP, local rules, and via CM/ECF (PACER)
Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs for state and federal court
Conduct case assessments, investigations, and independent legal research
Propound and respond to discovery; review and analyze pertinent documents
Take and defend depositions; attend court appearances
Pre-trial preparation and trial participation
Negotiate settlements and meet all calendar deadlines
Communicate effectively with clients
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines with high attention to detail and self-accountability
Works efficiently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, changing environment
Excellent analytical, writing, research, and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CM/ECF (PACER), document management, and time-keeping software
Familiarity with local rules of at least one California federal district court
License/Certification and Experience:
CA State Bar, in good standing (required)
Active admission to at least one California federal district court – C.D. Cal., N.D. Cal., E.D. Cal., or S.D. Cal. (required)
3–5 years of litigation experience; federal court experience strongly preferred
Lemon Law or consumer protection experience (a plus)
Position Details:
Type: Full-time
Location: Remote – anywhere in the US but CA preferred
Salary: $120k-$200k
Federal Litigation Requirements
Core Litigation Experience
Admitted to at least one U.S. District Court (California districts preferred)
Hands-on experience litigating cases in federal court (not just admission)
Experience handling cases from filing through resolution in federal court
Comfortable operating under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP)
Pleadings and Motion Practice
Drafting and arguing:
Motions to dismiss (Rule 12(b)(6))
Motions for summary judgment (Rule 56)
Motions to compel and discovery-related motions
Experience responding to complex federal motions (not just drafting complaints)
Strong legal writing with federal briefing standards
Discovery in Federal Court
Managing discovery under federal rules:
Initial disclosures
Interrogatories, RFAs, RFPs
Experience with:
ESI and document production
Meet and confer requirements
Protective orders
Familiarity with federal discovery timelines and proportionality standards
Court Procedure and Case Management
Experience with:
Rule 26(f) conferences
Joint scheduling reports
Case management conferences
Comfortable navigating federal judges’ standing orders and local rules
Experience filing and managing cases in CM/ECF
Depositions and Trial Prep
Taking and defending depositions in federal cases
Preparing witnesses for federal depositions
Experience preparing pretrial documents:
Witness lists
Exhibit lists
Motions in limine
Trial experience in federal court is a strong plus
Hearings and Court Appearances
Argued motions in federal court (not just state court)
Comfortable appearing before federal judges and magistrates
Experience with evidentiary hearings preferred
Requirements
Qualifications:
Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines with high attention to detail and self-accountability
Works efficiently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, changing environment
Excellent analytical, writing, research, and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CM/ECF (PACER), document management, and time-keeping software
Familiarity with local rules of at least one California federal district court
License/Certification and Experience:
CA State Bar, in good standing (required)
Active admission to at least one California federal district court – C.D. Cal., N.D. Cal., E.D. Cal., or S.D. Cal. (required)
3–5 years of litigation experience; federal court experience strongly preferred
Lemon Law or consumer protection experience (a plus)
Position Details:
Type: Full-time
Location: Remote – anywhere in the US but CA preferred
Salary: $130k-$200k
Billing bonus: Up to $20,000 - easy to earn!
Benefits
We’re committed to supporting the well-being and success of our team through a robust and thoughtfully designed benefits package, including:
401(k) with Employer Match – Plan for your future with confidence and company support.
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
Short-Term, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance – Financial protection for life’s unexpected events.
Paid Parking – Convenient and covered, so you can focus on your day.
Generous Paid Time Off – Ample time to rest, recharge, and take care of personal matters.
Employee Referral Program – Earn rewards for introducing talented individuals to our team.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential resources for personal and professional support.
Employee Discount Program – Access to exclusive savings on a variety of products and services.